Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Somaliland

Established in 1997, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change functions as the country's primary environmental watchdog, fulfilling constitutional obligations concerning environmental protection. This is in accordance with the provisions outlined in Article 18 of the constitution, which emphasizes the special priority of preserving and safeguarding the environment for the overall well-being of society. The ministry's primary mandate is to assume a leading role as a government institution dedicated to the conservation and protection of the national environment and its natural resources in a sustainable manner. Additionally, it aims to foster resilience against the impacts of climate change.